Comparison

Bubble Shooter HD vs Double Bubble Trouble

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bubble Shooter HD

A classic bubble-popping game where you aim and shoot colored bubbles to create matches of three or more. Clear the board to score points and progress through levels. Offers a larger game board and a new game mode in its full version.

Highlights
  • Aim and shoot bubbles
  • Match 3 or more to clear
  • Score points for combinations
  • Larger game board (full version)
  • New 'Bubble Whirl' game mode (full version)
Features
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This is the must played bubble shooter, you move the arrow with your finger. Touch to release the bubble. Make combinations of 3 or more bubbles to make them dissapear and score points. The more bubbles you shoot at once the more points you get. What's the difference between the full and free version: * No Ads and larger game board. * New game mode named Bubble Whirl. * More Coins in Classic Mode. PLEASE NOTE: If you have problem with arcade mode, please backup this game with iTunes and delete it on iPad, then reinstall it.

About

Double Bubble Trouble

An addictive bubble-bursting game featuring realistic physics and online multiplayer for high scores. It offers various difficulty levels and bonus bubbles, making it suitable for all ages. Enjoy a non-violent, free-to-play experience with GameCenter integration.

Highlights
  • Addictive gameplay
  • Online multiplayer highscores
  • Realistic bubble physics
  • Non-violent, for all ages
  • 4 difficulty modes
  • Bonus bubbles
Features
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Double Bubble Trouble is an addictive bubble bursting game with real bubble physics where you play against other players on the Internet for the best highscores! Various difficulty levels allow every age to play the game. Special bonus bubbles appear from time to time with some nice surprise inside. • Very addictive gameplay • GameCenter highscores • Non-violent, for all ages • 4 difficulty modes included • Free 2 play!

Screenshots

Double Bubble Trouble4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Double Bubble Trouble at none against Bubble Shooter HD's shown. Double Bubble Trouble also leads on rating (3.6 vs 3.3) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bubble Shooter HD sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Double Bubble Trouble sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Double Bubble Trouble holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 48 and 68 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bubble Shooter HD ships an update monthly, Double Bubble Trouble every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Bubble Shooter HD versus Double Bubble Trouble: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBubble Shooter HDDouble Bubble Trouble
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (48 ratings)3.6 (68 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings4868 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.05.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperREANIX ENTERTAINMENT LIMITEDTLBM UG (haftungsbeschränkt)

Customer experience

Bubble Shooter HD

All ratings48 ratings
Positive45.8%
Neutral18.8%
Negative35.4%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative75.0%

Double Bubble Trouble

All ratings70 ratings
Positive54.3%
Neutral17.1%
Negative28.6%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Bubble Shooter HD

One-time2
  • Unlock Puzzle and Classic mode$0.99
  • Arcade Mode Unlimited Coins$0.99
5 purchases

Double Bubble Trouble

One-time5
  • 100 Bombs$0.99
  • 3 Extra Hearts for this Game Round$0.99
  • 5 Hearts$1.99
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  • 1,000 Bombs$2.99
  • 10,000 Bombs$9.99

Questions

Is Bubble Shooter HD free?
Bubble Shooter HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Double Bubble Trouble free?
Double Bubble Trouble is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bubble Shooter HD or Double Bubble Trouble?
Double Bubble Trouble is rated higher. Bubble Shooter HD averages 3.3 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Double Bubble Trouble averages 3.6 from 68 ratings.
Do Bubble Shooter HD or Double Bubble Trouble have ads?
Bubble Shooter HD shows ads; Double Bubble Trouble does not.
Which is updated more often, Bubble Shooter HD or Double Bubble Trouble?
Bubble Shooter HD ships an update monthly, and Double Bubble Trouble every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bubble Shooter HD was updated on October 7, 2026 and Double Bubble Trouble on October 23, 2026.

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